Ron Edmondson

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One Signature Piece of My Ministry

Ron Edmondson

Of course, I agreed, so he began to talk about my exiting strategy. One day, a godly old deacon came to see me in the office during the week. He asked if he could share something on his heart. I will never forget what he had to share.

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5 Suggestions When Firing Someone in Ministry

Ron Edmondson

Grace should also be extended in creating an exit strategy that protects the person’s future employment possibilities, as much as possible. Keeping that information as confidential as possible extends grace to the person, the person’s family and the church.

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8 Ways to Finish a Ministry Job Well

Ron Edmondson

I do believe, however, the way one exits a position says a lot about their leadership as they enter something new. Being strategic-minded as I am, I have always had an exit strategy. My successor has been named and I think he’s the perfect fit for the days ahead.).

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Thoughts on Firing People in Ministry

Ron Edmondson

And we should be gracious and generous in the exit strategy, and be willing to walk with the person through the recovery process as much as is reasonable and welcomed by the released person. Is that a good reason to empower bad behavior or to waste Kingdom dollars? We don’t want to hurt their family – Of course not.

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5 Suggestions When Firing Someone in Ministry

Ron Edmondson

Grace should also be extended in creating an exit strategy which protects the person’s future employment possibilities, as much as possible. There is always more to the story and everyone wants to know the “more” – sadly many times for the wrong reasons.

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8 Ways to Finish a Job Well

Ron Edmondson

I do believe, however, that the way one exits a position says a lot about their leadership as they enter something new. Being strategic-minded as I am, I do have an exit strategy. Although I have had some experience ending, I’m not sure how well I’ve always done.

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Thoughts on Firing People in Ministry – And Some Objections to Doing So

Ron Edmondson

And we should be gracious and generous in the exit strategy, and be willing to walk with the person through the recovery process as much as is reasonable and welcomed by the released person. But, is this a good reason to empower bad behavior or to waste Kingdom dollars?